I don't know the Sonic Frontiers amp, but did you properly re-bias for the KT-88's? Properly biased they should draw similar plate current to the 6550, and not run hot.
Does KT-88 runs hotter than 6550?
Did anyone ever have premature failure with their Sonic Frontiers Power series when using KT-88 instead of stock 6550? In theory they are inter changable, but KT-88 does run at higher plate voltage (true?) and can run the components inside the amp like resistors or caps harder.
Or it is just a rumor?
I am getting ready to retube my Power 3, don't want to make 16 wrong mistakes. I understand EH KT-88 is the current standard for reasonably priced KT-88 and beats the EH 6550 by a long shot.
Thanks guys.
David
Or it is just a rumor?
I am getting ready to retube my Power 3, don't want to make 16 wrong mistakes. I understand EH KT-88 is the current standard for reasonably priced KT-88 and beats the EH 6550 by a long shot.
Thanks guys.
David
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